Red Wine Braised Beef Cottage Pie

Step 4: Make the mashed potato

Parmesan potato topping

  • Yukon gold potatoes
    1200 g2.5 lb
  • Milk
    100 g1/2 cup
  • Butter
    15 ga knob
  • Parmesan
    25 ga handful
  • Nutmeg, freshly grated
    to taste
  • Salt
    to taste

While the braise finishes, peel the potatoes and cut them into similarly sized pieces.

Add them to a pot, cover with water, and season generously with salt. Bring to a and until completely tender, about 10–15 minutes depending on their size.

Drain well, then mash with the milk, butter, parmesan, and a small grating of nutmeg until creamy. Taste and adjust the seasoning or texture as needed.